Recalls / 2009-06-11

Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of Blair Recall of Women’s Chenille Robes

09241 · Recalled 2009-06-11 · CPSC page

Description

The Women's Chenille Robes have the following item numbers: 3093111, 3093112, 3093113, 3093114, 3093115, and 3093116. The item number is identified on a label in the garment's neckline. The robe is a one-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille, a shaped stand collar, and horizontal chenille front and back yokes and cuffs. The robe has a full-button front with seven matching button closures, long sleeves with self cuffs, a straight bottom with self hem, and two sideseam pockets. The robe's sewn-in label states: "100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan".

Hazards

The robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.

Reported injuries

Since the recall was originally announced in April 2009, Blair has received reports of six deaths due to the robes catching on fire. Five of the six victims were female, and all five were cooking at the time of the incidents. Three of the victims were in their 80s.

Remedy

CPSC and Blair once again urge consumers to stop wearing the garments immediately and contact Blair LLC for information on returning the robe and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Full Length Women's Chenille Robes		162000

Parties

Distributor: Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.
Made in: Pakistan
Sold at: Blair catalogs, Web site, Blair stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Wilmington, Del., from January 2003 through March 2009

Consumer contact

Contact Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, visit the firm's Web site at www.blair.com/recall, or contact the firm by e-mail at blairproductrecall@blair.com

Source: CPSC recall 09241. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.